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IDENTIFIED - CIVIL WAR NAVAL PRIMER POWER HORN
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A247. HIGH-QUALITY PRESENTATION GRADE ROBY MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a high-grade Roby Model 1850 Staff & Field sword, which was special ordered for Col. S. B. Holabird from Col. C. K. Hawkes. Hawkes was a pre-war militia Colonel and war-time Deputy U.S. Marshal who was appointed a Treasury Agent in New Orleans to act as a cotton broker for the United State. Being in New Orleans, he no doubt had close ties to the Chief Quartermaster of the Department of the Gulf; Colonel Samusel B. Holabird.
Charles K. Hawkes was a prominent business man from Northampton Massachusetts and a member of a Pre-Civil War state militia Sixth Brigade as the Brigade-Inspector and Colonel of the 3d Arty Regiment and the 11th Lt. Infantry Regiment. During the Civil War, Charles K. Hawkes was appointed Deputy U.S. Marshal for services for January, February, and May 1863. In January, 1864 at the time of the Red River Campaign, he presented a plan to President Lincoln for getting cotton and other products from within the rebel lines, which would benefit the United States government. As a result, Lincoln recommended him for an appointment as a treasury agent in New Orleans, and with approval from General Bank, Hawkes and his associates obtained the necessary permits to purchase cotton for the benefit of the Union. Being in New Orleans, no doubt he had close ties to the chief quartermaster of the Department of the Gulf; Colonel Samuel B. Holabird. Holabird was the Chief Quartermaster, Department of the Gulf: 1862 – 1865, and the Depot Quartermaster in New Orleans, Louisiana; 1865.
Samuel Beckley Holabird (June 16, 1826 - February 3, 1907) was a career officer in the United States Army. A Union Army veteran of the American Civil War, Holabird attained the rank of brigadier general and is most notable for his service as the Army's Quartermaster General, a position he held from 1883 to 1890. Holabird attended the United States Military Academy and graduated in 1849 ranked 31st in a class of 43. He performed frontier and scouting duties at Fort Brown, Fort Duncan, and Fort McIntosh from 1849 to 1850, and received his permanent commission as a second lieutenant on June 10, 1850. Holabird served as quartermaster of the Union Army and was chief quartermaster of the Department of the Gulf from December 1862 to July 1865. After the war, Holabird reverted to his permanent rank of major. From March 1866 to February 1867, he was assigned to Washington, D.C. to settle the Department of the Gulf's wartime accounts and claims. From March 12, 1867, to May 1, 1872, Holabird was chief quartermaster of the Department of Dakota. He was chief quartermaster of the Department of Texas from June 6, 1872, to August 15, 1875, and the Military Division of the Missouri from November 1, 1875, to May 6, 1878. Holabird was chief quartermaster of the Department of the Pacific and Department of California from May 1878 to October 1879. From November 11, 1879, to April 30, 1882, he served as the Army's Assistant Quartermaster General. Holabird received promotion to colonel on January 22, 1881. He commanded the army's Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot from May 1, 1882, to July 1, 1883. Holabird was promoted to brigadier general on July 1, 1883, and assigned as Quartermaster General of the United States Army. He held the post until his retirement from the army on June 16, 1890. This is a rare sword with historically significant history related to the Red River Campaign, Cotton, and the working of politics during the Civil War! The volume of existing documents pertaining to Samuel Beckley Holabird service is too great to publish; however, a 252-page binder cover his service through the Civil War accompanies the sword. Shipping & Insurance included. $7500.00
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U245. IDENTIFIED – SAUERBIER MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICER SWORD: Sauerbier Naval Officer Swords are extremely scarce and are often missing from advance collections. This one is even more unique because it is identified to a Naval Officer with service prior to the Mexican War up to the beginning of the Civil War. The sword has a complete original Sauerbier scabbard with all gold wash mounts; a hilt with 100% original gold wash; and original white shark skin grip that is still bright white with original twisted wire. The original leather blade washer holds the 28 1/2-inch blade firm. It is frosty etched with an anchor on both sides; and American Eagle and a ribbon with USN on one side; and a flag with USN on the other. Above the right side anchor is the name “T. A. Hall” surrounded by 32 stars. This number of stars represents the period between July 4, 1858 – July 3, 1859.
Acting Master Tobias A. Hall was in the United States Navy prior to the Civil War and may have served during the Mexican-American War: 1846-1848. He captained three ships and is listed as the Master of the Schooner “Sultana” in 1842, Master of the Brig “J.S. Stevens” 1843-44; and later in 1849 he drafted a “Notice to Mariners” from the abstract log of the Bark Ocean Bird: March 10, 1849 signed by Tobias A. Hall, Master.
Hall took his Oath of Allegiance to the United State of America August 29th, 1861; would later be commissioned September 27, 1861; and was assigned to the receiving ship USS North Carolina in New York Harbor prior to being transferred to the USS Brandywine; which was laid up in ordinary for more than a decade. Hall’s Civil War service in the Navy was shorten by illness and he was hospitalized November, 1861 and would pass away in 1866. A binder with historical information is included, as well as shipping and insurance. $3500.00
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A249. ILLINOIS PRESENTATION - GERMAN SILVER HILT MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a German Silver hilt Model 1850 Staff & Field Sword presented to an Illinois Captain in the 134th Infantry Regiment. The etched blade is worn out and has no decoration or maker's mark, but has a recessed brass "PROOF" escutcheon on the obverse ricasso. The silver grips are wrapped in gilded-brass wire. The guard is a half-basked style with pierced floral designs and the letters "US". The blued-metal scabbard has a brass throat, two mounting bands and drag. The obverse side of the mounting rings are decorated with floral designs; the obverse side of the drag features an engraved Federal shield, eagle, and "US". The reverse side of the upper mounting band is engraved:
Presented to
CAPt. J. Pike
Co. G. 134.Reg. Ill. Vol
by his fellow students
of the
University of Chicago
June 1, 1864
Joshua Pike was born at West Jefferson, Ohio in 1840. His family moved to Barry, Illinois. He was attending classes at the University of Chicago but set aside his studies to enlist in the Union army on May 31, 1864 and was commissioned a captain. He served in Co. G., 134th Illinois Volunteer Infantry until he mustered out on October 25, 1864. He returned to the University of Chicago to complete his education. Condition: Very good. The blade has a smooth, gray patina with some scattered dark spots. The hilt has a dark patina. Moderate to heavy dents in the scabbard's drag. A binder with historical information is included, and shipping with insurance is included. $3500.00
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F473. TEXAS ID’ED - COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER: This is a Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver, serial 181796, which dates it to early 1865. It is fully functional and hold in both half & full cock; has all original nipples and matching numbers except the wedge, which is a Confederate replacement; and the front site is period replace with a silver blade. The underside of the brass grip is scratched with a name which difficult to discern, but one that is much clearer: P S Harrell. There are no matched for Union soldiers and only one Confederate soldier with these initials and last name: P S. Harrell of the Texas 9th Cavalry. Confederate records are difficult to find by I was able to locate copies of his early muster sheets for 1861. Private P.S. Harrell enlist on 9/1/1861 as a Private in Company E, Texas 9th Cavalry. The 9th Cavalry Regiment was organized with 1,050 men in Grayson County, Texas, during the late summer of 1861. Its members were recruited in Clarksville, Sherman, Mt. Pleasant, Avinger, and Paris. After participating in various conflicts in the Indian Territory, it moved east of the Mississippi River and in the spring of 1862, contained 657 effectives. Later it fought at Corinth and Hatchie Bridge and reported 19 killed, 57 wounded, and 41 missing. The regiment continued the fight in Mississippi, joined Ross' Brigade, then was active in the Atlanta Campaign and the operations in Tennessee. It ended the war in Mississippi attached to the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. Included is a binder with historical information of P.S. Harrell and the 9th Texas Cavalry. Shipping & Insurance included. $2500.00******************************************************************************************************************************
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IDENTIFIED - AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY OFFICERS’ SABER – 5TH MASSACHUSETTS CAVALRY (COLOR TROOPS)
“This sword belonged to C H Winslow 2nd Lieut 5th Mass”
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U995. HIGH-GRADE POST - CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD - COMPANY A “CHARLESTOWN CADETS” 5TH REGIMENTS M.V.M: This is an amazing High-Grade post - Civil War Presentation sword attributed to the “Charlestown Cadets” Boston Massachusetts. The 5th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Militia was a peacetime infantry regiment that was activated for federal service in the Union army for three separate tours during the American Civil War. In the years immediately preceding the war and during its first term of service, the regiment consisted primarily of companies from Essex County as well as Boston and Charlestown. The sword is an ornate staff & field sword with a German silver grip; gold washed guard and pommel cap in a German silver scabbard with high-grade fancy mounts. The top mount is etched “CC” for Charlestown Cadets, and on the reversed side between the mounts if the presentation:
Presented to Captain H. C. Cutter by the
Charlestown Cadets and Friends
May 24th 1869
Cutter entered service as a Private and promoted to Corporal in the “H” company, 5th Regiment M.V.M. during the latter part of the Civil War for an enlistment of 100 Days. He would remain with the unit and promote to Captain of the Charlestown Cadets. Shipping is included. $5900.00
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A133. HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD: This is a high-grade silver gripped staff & field sword retailed and marked “PALMERS & BACHELDERS / BOSTON MASS”. The sword is actually a product of German maker “CLAUBERG” with a 32′blade in nearly mint condition with bright etched panels including a large interlocked “US” and panoply of arms. The blade retains most of its original frosting and luster with scattered black staining. The brass hilt and pommel retain over 50% original gold wash. The scabbard mounts retain traces of original gilt especially in the protected areas, and the browned scabbard body retains most of its finish with areas of scattered pin prick pitting. The presentation is found on back of top mount which reads “PRESENTED TO LT. A.A. WHITE FROM HIS FRIENDS OF UPTON, MASS”. The basket has a drooped winged eagle with a patriotic shield on its breast rising among foliate decoration. Another eagle is present as the quillon. Another eagle is found decorating the pommel; this eagle is spread winged holding a ribbon and a patriotic shield. The spiral sheet silver grip is bound by triple brass wire. The brown steel scabbard exhibits large cast raised relief mounts. The top ring mount exhibits Lady Liberty, the middle mount has a panoply of arms including a cannon, a sword, an infantry horn, a drum and a flag. The drag shows a running soldier carrying the American flag, and a well-worn sword knot is still tied to the knuckle bow. Alonzo White entered the service as a 1st Sergeant on Aug. 27, 1862. He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in July 1863 and later to 1st Lieutenant April 23, 1864. On May 26, 1864, Lt. White was severely wounded at the Battle of Spotsylvania, Virginia which effectively ended his military career. He mustered out in Nov. 1864. This is a beautiful high-grade sword given to an officer less than a month before his severely wounding in combat, thus ended his military career. In the Spring of 2012, this sword was sold by James D. Julia auctions for $8050, but no one ever obtained Lieutenant White’s military records until now. A 116 page historical binder accompanies the sword. Shipping & Insurance included. $6800.00
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Presented to
Capt. John F. Snyder
by the members of Company C
214th Regt P.V.
A197. HIGH-GRADE - PENNSYLVANIA PRESENTATION STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a High-Grade Presentation sword presented to Captain John F. Snyder. Captain Snyder served in three Pennsylvania infantry units: 110th, 192nd and the 214th Infantry. These enlistments where short ranging from 100 day to 1 year. Snyder was with the 110th for the Battle of Winchester, 23 March 1862; was called out in defense of the State with the 192nd; and served on Guard and provost duty in the Shenandoah with the 214th. The sword is a High-Grade Clauberg sword with a fancy German Silver hilt and ornate guard with 100% gold wash. The German Silver scabbard has ornate mounts and a silver presentation plaque between the ring mounts. Included is a binder with historical information and copies of Snyder's muster sheets and pension file. Shipping & Insurance included. $6900.00
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PRESENTED TO
Lt Col.J. N. Raymond
of 2d N.Y. Mtd. Rifles.
BY THE OFFICERS
May 5th 1864
Raymond enlisted as a Lieutenant and was commissioned into "M" Co. New York 2nd Cavalry and was wounded in action at Aldie, VA. He was shot in the face and the bullet travel down his neck. He survived his wound and was later promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on the 2nd New York Mounted Rifle Regiment, and took commanded the unit during the battle of Bethesda Church. Included with the saber and a binder complete with the Muster Sheets and Pension File for Jasper N. Raymond, as well as historical information for both units. Shipping & Insurance included. $6500.00
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WM
LONG
A212. SAUERBIER IDENTIFIED PRESENTATION GRADE NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This sword is a Sauerbier Presentation grade Non-Regulation Staff & Field sword identified to William H. Long. He served in the 33rd New York Infantry Regiment and the U.S. Volunteers Adjutant Generals Department and is the only officer with this name that served in a Staff & Field capacity, and signed his name Wm H Long. For brave and gallant conduct at Fort Stevens,near Washington, D. C, he was promoted to Major. This was during one of theConfederate General Early's periodical raids, and President Lincoln, who was a spectator of the fierce repulse given the enemy, and of the bravery displayed on this occasion by Captain Long, personally bestowed upon the latter the commission. On the 19th of October, 1864, he was made a Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel for brave and meritorious service during the campaign before Richmond and in the Shenandoah Valley, and for bravery in the assault before Petersburg he received a promotion as Brevet-Colonel, April 2, 1865. The name WM Long (William Long) is etched into the brass plate in the pommel caps front. There is a pewter inlay of a shield on the top of the pommel cap. The guard has 100% original gilt and beautiful chase work, and is tight. The blade is gold washed and has a large American eagle and U.S. and is Sauerbier maker marked. The scabbard has large mounts with pewter inlays and there is an eagle etched between the top mounts and U.S. and detail etching between the middle mount od the drag. Included is a binder with historical information and copies of Long's muster sheets and pension file. Shipping & Insurance included. $6500.00******************************************************************************************************************************
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A244. INDIANIA PRESENTATION – SAUERBIER HIGH-GRADE STAFF & FIELD SWORD: Presentation swords for the state of Indiana are very rare and extremely difficult to find. This one was recently discovered and no one knew it was presented because the presentation is on the blade, which is very rare! The sword is a High-Grade Sauerbier Staff & Field sword with a non-regulation hilt with a German Silver grip that was originally gold washed; a pommel cap with a pewter UNION disk and a perched flying Eagle on top; a gold washed frosty blade; and a metal scabbard with beautiful chase above the drag. Between the original gold wash etching and the sword tip is the presentation:
Presented to Lt Ed Alexander
- By -
Co. B 52nd Regt Ind Vols
Lieutenant Edwin Alexander enlisted and mustered into “B” Company, Indiana 52nd Infantry Volunteers as a sergeant on 2/1/1862, and was promoted to Second Lieutenant on 9/4/1862. During his time of service, the 52nd was involved in the Battle of Fort Donelson, the siege of Corinth, as well as numerous smaller actions and operations against guerrillas, including scouting details from Fort Pillow. On a scouting expedition on 31 December, 1863, Lieutenant Edwin Alexander and five men were frozen to death in a snow-storm on an island in the Mississippi river. His grave stone would identify the location as being Island No. 10. Included with the sword is a binder of historical information. Shipping & Insurance included. $7500.00
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The presentation reads as follows:
PRESENTED TO
Capt. E. E. Harvey
By Co. B. 6th Kan. Cav. Vols.
A242. KANSAS HIGH-GRADE PRESENTATION CAVALRY SABER: This High-Grade presentation saber was given to Captain Elijah E. Harvey, Company B, 6th Kansas Cavalry. On 8/12/1861 he was commissioned into "B" Co. Kansas 6th Cavalry and Mustered Out on 11/18/1864 at Leavenworth, Kansas. During his service, he fought at the following engagements: First Battle of Newtonia, Battle of Old Fort Wayne, Battle of Prairie Grove, Camden Expedition, Battle of Honey Springs, and the Battle ofMassard Prairie. He was gifted a High-Grade saber with a fancy Sauerbier type-3 branch guard with an ornate pommel, and an antique ivory grip. The original blade washer holds the 35-inch blade tight and it is lightly etched, but difficult to photograph. Under magnification, you can see a Soldier with a Horse; an American Eagle; American Flags and Shield; a Cannon; Drum; and Book titled “Constitution & Laws of the US” on the right side. On the left side there is etched a Soldier on Horseback with the American Flag; “US” in a fancy script pattern; a Five-Point star; a detail battle scene of cavalry soldiers on horseback; and an “E Pluribus Unum” ribbon. The brass scabbard is very ornate with an “E Pluribus Unum” ribbon etched above a raised American Eagle; elaborate ring mounts and drag; a presentation panel between themounts; and fancy panel between the bottom mount and the drag. Looking at the guard and drag, there is a good possibility this is a Sauerbier made saber. Shipping & Insurance included as well as a binder with historical information and the service records of Captain Harvey. $7500.00
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U971. HIGH-GRADE - VERMONT PRESENTATION SAUERBIER TYPE-3 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: This is a high-grade Sauerbier Type-3 Cavalry Officers Saber, which was presented to a Vermont Officers. The saber has a pewter grip with triple-strand wire; a guard with fancy chase work; a pommel cap with a pewter lady’s bust profile and a pewter U.S. Shield inscribed UNION; a brightly etched and frosty blade; and a scabbard with high-grade heavy mounts with pewter inlays. Between the throat piece and top mount is the presentation:
PRESENTED TO
CAPT CHARLES HUNSDON
Co. B Vt 11th Artillery by the members of his Co. as a token of their
Confidence and Esteem Jany, 1863
Charles Hunsdon enlisted on 8/13/1862 as a Captain and on 9/3/1862 was commissioned into "B" Co. Vermont 1st Heavy Artillery and Mustered Out on 6/24/1865. He was promoted to Major 11/2/1863, Lt Colonel 9/2/1864, and Colonel 5/23/1865 as the unit’s commander. Originally mustered into U.S. Service as the 11th Vermont Volunteer Infantry in September 1862, it was officially redesignated as 1st Artillery, 11th Vermont Volunteers in mid - December 1862 and deployed to the capital is the defense of Washinton, D.C. However; in 1864, General Grant directed the unit to take the field of battle as an infantry unit and it saw action started at Spotsylvania Court House and staying in the fight until the end of the war becoming the Vermont’s most active combat unit. $9750.00
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U992. 1ST CONNECTICUT HEAVY ARTILLERY ID'ED FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This sword belonged to Lieutenant Nelson B. Gilbert of the 1st. Connecticut Heavy Artillery. The characteristics of the sword indicate that it most likely was made by Sauerbier. The leather grip and twisted wire, as well as the hilt and pommel cap, are 100% original and tight. The blade shows wear, but the etching is strong. The original top-stitched leather scabbard has crazing, but is strong and firm, and retains all original mounts, which show a high copper content. The top mount is engraved as follows:
Lt N B Gilbert
1st Arty C V
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On 5/22/1861, Gilbert was commissioned into "H" Co. CT 1st Heavy Artillery and was discharged on 2/15/1864. On 10/27/1864 he was commissioned into CT 3rd Light Artillery and Mustered Out on 6/23/1865 at Virginia. His unit was heavy involved in several engagements throughout the war. $2400.00
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U902. AMES M1850 MOUNTED INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD – NEW HAMPSHIRE IDENTIFIED: This is an Ames Model 1850 Mounted Infantry Officer’s sword identified to a New Hampshire Officer: Lieutenant Heber James Davis. Included with the sword is a framed commission document with a CDV for Davis, other documents as well as a post-war photo. Herber J. Davis was born November 4th, 1842 in Hancock New Hampshire and the age of 18, he enlisted in Company E, 1st New Hampshire Regiment. After three months, the unit was disbanded and Heber re-enlisted in Company K, 7th Regiment and remained there until mustered-out in 1865. The 7th Regiment serve in several different theatres of the war: South Carolina, Florida, Virginia,and North Carolina. Davis would promote to Sergeant, 2nd Lieutenant and 1stLieutenant, and would serve on the staff of General Joseph Roswell Hawley. Hawley spoke of Davis as “one of our bravest and brightest staff officers!” Davis would be wounded several times during the war, most seriously at Darbytown Road, Virginia. It was reported in the Peterborough Transcript that while carrying a dispatch from General Hawley’s headquarter to another unit, Davis was gravely wounded and when offered help, he is reported to have said “never mind me, but deliver this message.” Davis was honorable discharged due to his wounds. The sword is an Ames Mounted Infantry Officer’s sword, which is similar to the standardM1850 Infantry Officer’s sword with a few unique differences: the narrower one-piecebranch guard and the blue steel scabbard. The guard is tight with 100% original wire and shark-skin grip. The Ames marked 30 1/4-inch blade has strong etching and several small nicks, but no frosting. The original blue steel scabbard has aged to a nice even brown patina with underlining traces of original blue. It retains all original mounts with the screws and has the original brass throat piece and original wood liners. Included with the sword is a binder with historical information, and all the documents shown on the photos page. When shipped, there will be two boxes and shipping and insurance is included. $2900.00
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F435. OHIO ID’ED & CARRIED CONTRACT RIFLE, CARTRIDGE BOX, BELT, CAP BOX AND BAYONET: This grouping was acquired from a direct descendant of Private John P. Johnson. He served in the 177th and the 180th Ohio Volunteers. The 177th Ohio Volunteers Regiment was organized at Camp Cleveland, Ohio; mustered in October 9, 1864; Ordered to Nashville, Tenn.; thence to Tullahoma, Tenn., and garrison duty there under General Milroy till November 30. Ordered to Murfreesboro, Tenn., November 30, arriving there December 2. Attached to Defences Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Dept. of the Cumberland, to January, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 23rd Army Corps, Army of the Ohio, and Dept. of North Carolina, to June, 1865. It’s service includes the Siege of Murfreesboro December 5-12, 1864. Wilkinson's Pike, near Murfreesboro, December 7. Near Murfreesboro December 13-14. Ordered to Clifton, Tenn., and duty there till January 16, 1865. Movement to Washington, D. C., thence to Fort Fisher, N. C., January 16-February 7. Operations against Hoke February 11-14. Near Sugar Leaf Battery February 11. Fort Anderson February 18-19. Town Creek February 19-20. Capture of Wilmington February 22. Campaign of the Carolinas March 1-April 26. Advance on Goldsboro March 6-21. Occupation of Goldsboro March 21. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. Duty at Raleigh and Greensboro till June. Mustered out at Greensboro, N. C., June 24, and discharged July 7,1865. The 180th Ohio Volunteers Regiment was organized at Camp Chase September-October, 1864. Left State for Nashville, Tenn., October 15. Attached to 3rd Brigade, Defences of Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Dept. of the Cumberland, to January, 1865. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 23rd Army Corps, Army of the Ohio, and Dept. of North Carolina, to July, 1865. It’s service includes the moved from Nashville to Decherd, Tenn., October, 1864, and guard duty on line of the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Right Wing at Decherd, Left Wing at Elk River Bridge, till January, 1863. Moved to Nashville, Tenn., January 6; thence moved as Train Guard to Columbia, Tenn., January 10. Return to Nashville and movement to Washington, D. C.; thence to North Carolina January 16-February 25. Campaign of the Carolinas March 1-April 26. Advance on Kinston and Goldsboro March 6-21. Battle of Wise's Forks March 8-10. Occupation of Kinston March 14. Occupation of Goldsboro March 21. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. Duty at Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte, N. C., till July. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
The 180th Ohio Volunteers Regiment was organized at Camp Chase September-October, 1864. Left State for Nashville, Tenn., October 15. Attached to 3rd Brigade, Defences of Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Dept. of the Cumberland, to January, 1865. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 23rd Army Corps, Army of the Ohio, and Dept. of North Carolina, to July, 1865. It’s service includes the moved from Nashville to Decherd, Tenn., October, 1864, and guard duty on line of the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Right Wing at Decherd, Left Wing at Elk River Bridge, till January, 1863. Moved to Nashville, Tenn., January 6; thence moved as Train Guard to Columbia, Tenn., January 10. Return to Nashville and movement to Washington, D. C.; thence to North Carolina January 16-February 25. Campaign of the Carolinas March 1-April 26. Advance on Kinston and Goldsboro March 6-21. Battle of Wise's Forks March 8-10. Occupation of Kinston March 14. Occupation of Goldsboro March 21. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. Duty at Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte, N. C., till July. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
Private John P. Johnson’s mustersheets places him predominantly with the 180th Ohio Regiment, but there is one pages placing him with the 177th. His initials J. P. J. are carved into the flat side of the rifle stock opposite the lock; on the cartridge box outer flap, and the cap box. The contract rifle is marked 1864 / EAGLE over U.S. / PARKER, SNOW COMPANY OF MERIDEN, CONN. Rifle comes complete with its three original barrel bands, hammer, bolster, lock plate and screws, rear / front sight, both swivels and its swelled shank ramrod. All screws very good and not buggered up and the butt plate is stamped “US”. There is a faint ghost image of rifling, but is now smooth bored. The early Cartridge box has its original brass plate and the two tin inserts, and the sling has its original brass plate as well, but the leather is damaged on the bottle where the sling would attach. Inside I found the original retainer flap retainer strap, the buckle for the sling, a length of twine and a gun tool. On the outer flap, lower right-hand side, Private Johnson carved his initial J. P. J. The belt is complete and has the original puppy paw oval U.S. brass plate, a cap box and the bayonet frog. The initials J. P. J. are on the outer flap of the cap box. The Cartridge box, belt, cap box, and bayonet sheath all have seen better days, but are part of the group. Included is a a folder with copies of Private John P. Johnson’s muster sheets and pension file. Shipping & Insurance included. $3900.00
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F461. 7TH INDIANA CAVALRY ISSUED & IDENTIFIED 2nd MODEL MERRILL CARBINE: This 2nd model Merrill Carbine was issued to Private Elijah Steven: On 9/2/1863 he mustered into “C” Co. Indiana 7th Cavalry and Mustered Out on 2/18/1866. The book “Records of Volunteer Union Organizations” for the 7th Indiana Cavalry documents that Private Elijah Steven was issued Merrill Carbine #12155. The carbine is complete! The stock is solid with no issues and the barrel is bright with strong rifling. It is maker marked with serial number #12155 on the lock and breech lever. Private Steven survived the war and was promoted to Corporal and most likely was present for many of the unit’s combat engagements. Battle of Brice's Crossroads; Battle of Little Blue River; Second Battle of Independence; Battle of Byram's Ford; Battle of Westport; Battle of Marais des Cygnes; Battle of Mine Creek; Battle of Marmiton River; Battle of Egypt Station. A binder with unit history and records for Elijah Steven accompanies the carbine. Shipping & Insurance included. $4500.00
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